The King of Crossover Entertainment.

Chapter 223 0223, Music Feast

The importance of a good musical instrument to a performer is self-evident.

Choosing the right musical instrument can amplify the effect of the performance, highlight personal style, and provide the most direct positive feedback to the performer, just like the cello in Yo-Yo Ma's hand, which was manufactured in 1719. The quality of the music can be seen from the instrument.

An instrument is to a performer what a weapon is to a warrior.

And on Blue Star.

Whether in China or abroad, if you want to find a fine Chinese musical instrument, apart from the top craftsmen and musical instrument collectors, the only place to go is Wu Zhenhui's Liuyi Musical Instrument Store.

After deciding on the songs Yunfeng and Tang Yu were going to play, Wu Zhongyu asked Yan Lide to send the necessary instruments to Wu Zhenhui.

and……

Wu Zhongyu was a little surprised when Wu Zhenhui asked the question "Why do we need to use the flute and guzheng this time?" He looked at Yan Lide with squinted eyes, as if asking how did you tell him?

Yan Lide, on the other hand, asked back: "Didn't I tell you?"

Wu Zhenhui rolled his eyes and said, "What did you tell me? Only the time, the place, and the musical instrument."

"Really?" Yan Lide smiled awkwardly and said, "Maybe I forgot. I'm already this old, why would I be angry?"

Wu Zhenhui said hurriedly: "Hey, you are the only one who is old, with a body of over 40 years old and a memory of over 80 years old."

As he spoke, he raised the corner of his mouth and said, "I am honest and upright."

Yan Lide laughed twice and said teasingly, "You are not ashamed to act young in front of the children."

Wu Zhongyu interrupted, "You two, you still don't know how to change your old habits. You're still bickering as soon as you meet, just like before."

In fact, this is not a bickering where one person is not convinced by the other, but a display of deep friendship.

As soon as Wu Zhongyu opened his mouth, the two smiled at each other and returned to the main topic.

Yan Lide explained: "The guzheng and transverse flute were used by Xiaoyun and Xiaotang to play a guzheng and flute ensemble."

Wu Zhenhui joked, "We already have three pieces, Guangling San, Recalling Playing the Flute on Phoenix Terrace, and Three Variations on Plum Blossoms. It's not enough. Could it be that this concert is just for the two of them?"

"It's like this..." Upon hearing this, Wu Zhongyu immediately explained the purpose of selecting so many songs.

"I see." Wu Zhenhui nodded, pondered for a moment, and then said, "It's good to prepare for a rainy day, but from what I've observed, that Alvaro is not a pushover. Who knows what trouble he'll cause this time."

Yan Lide narrowed his eyes and said, "It's not your character to boost others' ambitions and destroy your own prestige."

Wu Zhenhui laughed dryly: "Maybe I'm worrying too much."

Wu Zhongyu pondered for a moment, then turned to Yunfeng and Tang Yu and said, "You guys continue and adjust your state."

As long as it doesn't deviate from the theme of "Eastern and Western music and instruments", Alvaro can do whatever he wants.

She has great confidence in Yunfeng and Tang Yu.

Among the young people in China who are learning Chinese traditional musical instruments, even if there are hidden dragons and crouching tigers, Yunfeng and Tang Yu can be ranked among the top five.

at this time.

The "Fuxi Shentian Xiang" played by Yunfeng and Tang Yuzheng and flute successfully attracted Wu Zhenhui's attention.

Wu Zhenhui pricked up his ears, savoring carefully and catching every note that came.

Like the sound of waves crashing against the shore, one wave higher than the other, a passion and heroism that is heart-wrenching.

Suddenly.

The melodious and clear sound of the flute sounded, and the free and easy joy rushed out like a flood breaking through a dam.

Wu Zhenhui felt that all the pores on his body opened up.

Yan Lide listened to it again and it seemed a little different from what he had heard before. It was not that the music had been changed, but that the instruments had brought about a qualitative change in the music.

Wu Zhongyu, who was standing in front of Yunfeng and Tang Yu, nodded frequently. When the performance was over, he said, "You are still a little lacking in proficiency in this piece of music. Practice more while you still have time."

There is a world of difference between a piece of music played by a skilled musician and one played by a virtuoso.

It doesn't mean that playing the piece of music completely according to the score without missing a single note will be perfect.

You know, performers practice the piano for no less than several hours a day. They practice all day long. For them, it is no longer a matter of proficiency, but it has become an instinct. For example, they can play a piece of music that they have practiced hundreds or thousands of times with their eyes closed, and they can also make thousands of variations of the piece and play it beautifully.

Of course, Yunfeng and Tang Yu are still young and in school, so they are definitely not as proficient as the performers.

but……

It is always beneficial to practice more and become more familiar with it.

Yunfeng and Tang Yu thought so too.

In an instant, the sound of piano and flute filled the room.

again and again.

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The Rome Concert Hall, located in the northeast of Rome, was designed by the famous Italian architect Renzo Piano.

It includes four concert halls of different sizes. The main body is composed of three independent concert halls in the shape of a "品" character. The fourth concert hall is an open-air theater shaped like a bowl, which makes the whole layout unified like three beetles eating in a bowl.

The first day of the concert was marked by performances by invited famous musicians and performers from all over the world.

At seven o'clock that evening.

Yunfeng and his group arrived at the Rome Concert Hall.

The concert was held in the smallest hall with 700 seats.

but.

The broadcasting rights for this concert have been sold, and it will be broadcast live simultaneously on television and the Internet.

Without sponsorship, Alvaro alone would not be able to organize such a concert. The invited musicians and performers are all well-known musicians and performers from all over the world, and their appearance fees are not low.

In fact, there were quite a few people. Each invited guest had ten tickets, almost all of which were given away, and the attendance rate was at least over 80%.

"Oh, my favorite pianist Anita gave solo concerts in Paris and London in 40. In August of the same year, she went to the United States to give more than concerts, which caused a sensation and made her one of the best pianists of our time."

"Oh my god, Braxton, the son of music! He showed his musical talent at the age of ten, combining the best of the Russian and German schools. He stopped performing for ten years, but in 45 he returned to the stage with a solo concert at the Dubai Golden Hall, which shocked the world music scene."

"Marvin, known as the musical prodigy of the new century, entered the Ricker Conservatory at the age of 6. After graduating at the age of 9, he entered the Paris Conservatory to study under the famous professor William of the Franco-Belgian violin school. He graduated with the first place in the graduation competition at the age of 11."

"Johnny Ye, the King of Guitar, possesses many musical talents, including composing. He not only impresses people with his guitar playing, but also with his improvisation. Every time he plays, it is fresh, like playing a new piece of music."

"I didn't expect that Eliza would also be here. She is the most influential cellist in the world today. She started learning violin at the age of 3 and held her first concert at the age of 5."

……

Outside the concert hall, the aisles on both sides were crowded with media reporters and fans.

Flashes of light flashed continuously, and screams rang out one after another.

Although it was a pity that we couldn't go into the concert hall to enjoy the wonderful performances of these famous musicians and performers, it was a small consolation to be able to see their grace outside the concert hall. Tang Yu and the other girls walked in pairs, whispering to each other, and knew all the musicians and performers who were walking on the red carpet.

Wu Zhongyu, Yan Lide and Wu Zhenhui were all equally surprised to see these influential figures.

but……

A complex emotion arose in my heart, because this is a fact that has to be accepted: the influence of musicians and performers in China, and even in the East, is relatively far behind that of foreign musicians and performers.

As for Yunfeng, he didn't know any of these people.

It has been just over a year since I traveled to Blue Star. Although I studied music, most of the foreign musicians and performers I know are those who created classic pieces of music and proposed music theories, and they have long since passed away.

Ma Siyu, Wang Defa, Yunyun and Yunlin standing aside were actually not much different from Yunfeng, and they were basically unknown to each other.

Besides, this time I didn’t come here to see these musicians and performers, but to support Yunfeng and Tang Yu.

Sudden.

Yunfeng and the others heard a deep and magnetic male voice laughing, "Little brother, I didn't expect to see you here."

Follow the sound.

I saw a middle-aged man in Tang suit walking towards them with a smile on his face.

After seeing the other person's face clearly, Yunfeng smiled and shouted, "Brother Liu, long time no see."

This person was none other than Liu Hong, the Chinese drum player that Chen Cheng had invited to participate in the recording of the song "Swordsman".

Tang Yu naturally recognized him and greeted him politely: "Brother Liu."

In fact, among the group of people, Liu Hong only saw Yunfeng walking at the edge, but did not see Tang Yu with the other girls. He hurriedly said, "My sister is here too. Hello, hello."

"Hmph..." At this time, Wu Zhenhui suddenly said coldly: "Old Liu, you don't take me seriously at all?"

Liu Hong tilted his head and said, "Oops!", "I'm sorry, Brother Wu, I didn't see you."

The two are old acquaintances.

Wu Zhenhui smiled and asked, "Didn't you go to Africa to find inspiration?"

Liu Hong laughed and said, "I received an invitation from Alvaro, so I thought I could come to this concert to meet old friends. Look, I ran into you guys."

After a few pleasantries, Yunfeng and his group walked towards the entrance of the concert hall.

Because Liu Hong was going to perform on stage, they separated and went backstage after entering the concert hall.

Yunlin, who followed Yunfeng closely, looked around the interior of the concert hall and whispered, "Brother, this Rome Concert Hall may not look impressive from the outside, but it's quite beautiful inside."

Yunfeng smiled faintly and said, "How can a concert hall named after the capital of a country be bad?"

The group looked at their tickets and found their seats.

Although it is not exactly in the middle, it is not too far to the edge.

In fact, when listening to a concert, you must have a good seat, otherwise you can only hear the noise in the corners.

There are usually four types of concerts: recital, concerto, chamber music and symphony.

If you listen to a symphony, it's usually in a hall with 2 or 3000 seats. If your seat is on the left, the French horn is directly facing you, and your head will be buzzing throughout the whole concert. If your seat is at the back, the sound of the cello will be louder, and the sound of the violin will be like the buzzing of a mosquito.

This concert is a solo recital, that is, the performance of a single instrument, such as a piano solo, or one instrument with accompaniment of another instrument. In the small hall with 700 seats, as long as you are not sitting in the outermost circle, you can sit there.

After waiting for about fifteen minutes, the concert officially began.

The organizer Alvaro came on stage and gave a long speech of thanks.

immediately.

The lights gradually dimmed, leaving only a beam of silver light shining on the pianist in the middle of the stage.

The first to perform was pianist Anita.

"Ding ding ding..."

A brisk and rapid melody sounded, instantly attracting the attention of everyone in the audience.

Turning his head, Yunfeng saw that everyone was listening attentively and the entire concert hall was silent.

From the perspective of music appreciation itself, listening to music is about taste, appreciation, enjoyment and relaxation.

Moreover, on the spot, you can see the performance of each musician and performer, especially those who play with their life but without any trace of performance, which can affect the audience's understanding of the song.

At this moment, the piano sound stopped abruptly and thunderous applause broke out from the audience.

Anita stood up and greeted everyone, accepting applause.

A performer is a performer. The same piece of music will make people intoxicated from the very beginning, and people can hear the content expressed in the title of the music.

The second person to perform on stage was the Hua Xia drum player Liu Hong.

"Dong dong dong..."

Like a sudden rain, the rapid drum beats, like the galloping of thousands of horses and the rolling of spring thunder, poured into everyone's ears like a tidal wave.

One person and one drum can bring such tremendous momentum. How can we describe it with just one word "strong"!

Yunfeng sighed inwardly.

What I saw last time in the recording studio of Zhanlan Music Group was not Liu Hong’s true level at all. It turns out that his Chinese drumming skills have reached the top level.

Come to think of it, if I wasn't a performer at this level, I wouldn't have been invited by Alvaro.

The applause from the audience did not stop for a long time.

After Liu Hong bowed to express his gratitude, he walked off the stage with a smile on his face.

Next…

Highly skilled musicians and performers present perfect musical masterpieces on the stage.

The sound, like the sound of nature, has been filling everyone's ears.

At the end of the finale, accompanied by thunderous applause, all the Eastern and Western musicians and performers who had just performed returned to the stage to take their bows and offer a sincere gift.

Tonight, they brought a musical feast to the audience in the concert hall, as well as those watching on TV and online live broadcast.

“This is probably the first time that so many musicians and performers have come together to perform.”

"Why not sell tickets? It would be such a treat to listen to this live!
"It's too strong. My ears are pregnant."

"I didn't expect that there are so many beautiful musical instruments, music, and great musicians and performers in the East."

"Yes, more concerts like this featuring Eastern and Western music and instruments should be held."

(End of this chapter)